london south bank university academic framework · 2016-06-16 · london south bank university...
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Generic post descriptor
Title: Lecturer Grade: 7
The post will be held by an academic who will carry out educational activities and will provide support for the full range of School activities; the individual is expected to develop scholarship within their discipline through research, knowledge transfer or professional practice. Role Summary To contribute to learning and teaching, research, knowledge transfer and professional practice, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. Lecturers are expected to carry out the core activities in all three areas (a-c, see table below), and with the support of a mentor where appropriate, develop some higher level achievements with national impact in their discipline. Lecturers will discuss an appropriate and reasonable balance of activities with their line manager at their annual review, to contribute to the needs of the School and University, and to support their personal development. It is expected that lecturers will start to achieve some higher level outputs as they gain experience, allowing them to develop the skills and activities for promotion to Senior Lecturer.
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a) Learning and teaching
Core
Delivery of high quality teaching Developing effective educational materials Achieving predominantly strong module
feedback and high student success on taught modules
Higher level examples
Contribute to and/or write for publication in journals or other appropriate media
Contribute to conferences through lectures or poster presentations
Win educational grants Receive educational recognition (e.g. nomination for awards or
external acknowledgement) Active contributor to university or national learning and teaching
networks or groups, and to relevant national professional bodies
b) Research, knowledge transfer and professional impact
Core Remain abreast of the developments in their
academic discipline Actively support School/University activities
that promote or develop research, KT and professional practice
Higher level Achievements in some of the following areas, at a level consistent with national impact in their discipline: (i) Research – higher level examples
Contribute to and/or write up research findings for publication in
nationally recognised academic media
Other research outputs (e.g. exhibitions, compositions,
direction/production of performances etc.)
Research grants as principal or co- investigator
PhD supervision
Research presentations at symposia and conferences
(ii) Knowledge transfer – higher level examples Contribute to the preparation of bids for external funding in
areas such as applied research with industry, or educational partnerships and collaborations
Coordinate and/or delivering CPD
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Develop patents and spin out companies Develop research to provide impact in society or in the economy
(iii) Professional practice – higher level examples
Fellowship (or equivalent) of professional bodies Contribute to successful bids for commissioning of professional
education, or contribute to major commissions Contribute to higher level CPD in the discipline
Assist with organising conferences, symposia and seminar programmes
c) Administration, management, leadership and citizenship
Core Administration required for the smooth
running of the School Support for the core business of the School
(i.e. recruitment, student experience, research environment)
External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners)
Receive mentoring from senior or more experienced colleagues, and develop team-working skills
Commitment to all areas of activity including EDI and the LSBU Behavioural Framework
Higher level (examples) Academic leadership at module level, or through
contribution to School/University activities Assist with professional contributions and collaborations
with charities/NGOs
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Generic post descriptor
Title: Senior Lecturer Grade: 8
The post will be held by an academic with a sustained track record within their discipline, including activities with national impact in education, research, knowledge transfer or professional practice. Role Summary To contribute to learning and teaching, research, knowledge transfer and professional practice, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. Senior Lecturers are expected to conduct duties such as Course Director role, citizenship activities associated with recruitment, internationalisation and student experience. Senior Lecturers would be expected to carry out the core activities in all three areas (a-c, see table below), and normally deliver higher level achievements in at least two of the areas, demonstrating national impact in their discipline and possibly international impact in some areas. Excellence in one area alone however, could also allow post-holders to fulfil the role criteria.
Senior Lecturers will discuss an appropriate and reasonable balance of activities with their line manager at their annual review, to contribute to the needs of the School and University, and to support their personal development.
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a) Learning and teaching
Core
Delivery of high quality teaching Developing effective and original educational
materials Achieving predominantly strong module feedback
and high student success on taught modules
Higher level examples
Produce materials that are used at other institutions Write and/ or contribute to publications, and disseminate
research findings using appropriate academic media Contribute to conferences through lectures or poster
presentations Win educational grants Receive educational awards Active and recognized contributor to internal or external
learning and teaching networks/groups, and to relevant professional bodies
UG external examinership
b) Research, knowledge transfer and professional impact
Core Remain abreast of the developments in their
academic discipline Actively support School/University activities that
promote or develop research, KT and professional practice
Higher level Achievements in one or more of the following three areas (i-iii), at a level consistent with national impact in their discipline: (iv) Research – higher level examples
Publications (journals, books, chapters that are
nationally leading/excellent)
Other high quality research outputs (e.g. exhibitions,
compositions, direction/production of performances
etc.)
Research grants as principal investigator
PhD supervision
Research presentations at symposia and conferences
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PhD external examinership
(v) Knowledge transfer – higher level examples
Win significant external funding in areas such as applied research with industry, or educational partnerships and collaborations, either as the lead applicant or jointly with colleagues
Coordinate and/or deliver CPD Develop patents and spin out companies Develop research to provide impact in society or in the
economy
(vi) Professional practice – higher level examples
Fellowship (or equivalent) of professional bodies Engagement with professional decision-making bodies Contribute to successful bids for commissioning of
professional education, or contribute to major commissions
Manage higher level CPD in the discipline
Hold editorial positions (including Journal Editorial Boards)
Conference organisation (e.g. national conference/programme chairs and programme committee
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c) Administration, management, leadership and citizenship
Core Administration required for the smooth running
of the School Support for the core business of the School (i.e.
recruitment, student experience, research environment)
External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners)
Mentorship of colleagues Commitment to all areas of activity including EDI
and the LSBU Behavioural Framework.
Higher level (examples)
Demonstrate successful academic leadership within the School
Contribute to University committees or panels Contribute to and/or lead professional contributions and
collaborations with charities/NGOs
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Generic post descriptor
Title: Associate Professor Grade: 9
The post will be held by an experienced academic with a strong track record within their discipline, including activities with national or international impact in education, research, knowledge transfer or professional practice.
Role summary Building on the duties and responsibilities of a grade 8 Senior Lecturer post, Associate Professors are expected to provide leadership in research, learning and teaching, knowledge transfer and professional practice, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. Associate Professors are expected to carry out the core activities in all three areas (a-c, see table below). They are also expected to deliver higher level achievements in at least two of the areas, demonstrating national/international impact in their discipline. Excellence in one area alone, however, could also allow post-holders to fulfil the role criteria. Associate Professors will discuss an appropriate and reasonable balance of activities with their line manager at their annual review, to contribute to the needs of the School and University, and to support their personal development.
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a) Learning and teaching
Core
Delivery of high quality teaching Developing effective and
innovative educational materials Achieving strong module
feedback and high student success on taught modules
Higher level examples Produce materials that have impact at other institutions Publish influential textbooks Publish in educational journals and other academic media Contribute to education conferences through lectures or poster presentations Win significant external educational grants Receive national educational awards UG external examinership Significant and recognized contributor to university, national or international
learning and teaching networks or groups, and/or to relevant national professional bodies as appropriate.
b) Research, knowledge transfer and professional practice
Core Remain abreast of the
developments in their academic discipline
Actively support School/University activities that promote or develop research, KT and professional practice
Higher level Achievements in one or more of the following three areas (i-iii), at a level consistent with international impact in their discipline: (i) Research – higher level examples
Publications (journals, books, chapters that are internationally
recognized/excellent)
Other high quality research outputs (e.g. exhibitions, compositions,
direction/production of performances etc.)
Research grants as principal investigator
PhD supervision
Research presentations at symposia and conferences
Awards, fellowships of learned societies, prizes
Grant Awards Reviewer (e.g. RCUK Peer Review College; EU Horizon 2020,
etc.)
PhD external examinership
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(ii) Knowledge transfer – higher level examples
Winning major external funding for applied research with industry Winning major educational funding (e.g. partnerships and collaborations) Coordinating and/or delivering high level/high value CPD Developing patents and spin-out companies Evidence of impact through working with high profile organisations Developing research to provide impact in society or in the economy Holding positions on national and/or international strategic advisory
bodies
(iii) Professional practice – higher level examples
Fellowship/Senior Fellowship (or equivalent) of professional bodies Evidence of impact with professional decision-making bodies Leading successful bids for major commissioning of professional education Leading high level CPD in the discipline
Holding editorial positions (including Journal Editorial Boards) Conference organisation (e.g. conference/programme chairs and
programme committee – national and international)
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c) Administration, management, leadership and citizenship
Core Administration required for the
smooth running of the School Support for the core business of
the School (e.g. recruitment, student experience, research environment)
External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners)
Mentorship of colleagues Contribution to areas such as
ethical approvals and staff appointments
Commitment to all areas of activity including EDI and the Behavioural Framework
Higher level (examples) Sustained demonstration of successful management and leadership within
the School, including conducting annual appraisals Significant institutional impact through contribution to University
committees or panels Work with charities/NGOs with national or international impact Membership of national/international panels or committees Recognition through national/international awards
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Competence Criteria Title: Professor Grade: (Level A)
Professors are acknowledged as leading authorities in their field, possessing in-depth understanding of their discipline to enable them to lead the development of new knowledge, innovation and applications in their specialism. For a Level A Professor, the post will be held by an experienced academic with a strong sustained track record within their discipline, including activities with national or international impact in education, research, knowledge transfer or professional practice.
Role summary
To provide leadership in research, learning and teaching, knowledge transfer and professional practice, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. Level A Professors are expected to conduct typical duties of an Associate Professor (e.g. Course Director role, Head of Division, citizenship activities associated with recruitment, internationalisation and student experience), as well as carrying out significant School roles, either managing areas of research or education, or taking on important responsibilities aligned with the School’s priorities, and to contribute to panels for processes such as ethical approvals or academic appointments. Professors at Level A would be expected to carry out the core activities in all three areas (a-c, see table below), and normally to deliver significant higher level achievements in at least two of the areas, demonstrating national/international impact in their discipline over a substantial period and to be able to evidence achievements that would be acknowledged within the higher education sector as being of a professorial level. Professors will discuss an appropriate and reasonable balance of activities with their line manager at their annual review, to contribute to the needs of the School and University, and to support their personal development.
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a) Learning and teaching
Core
Delivery of high quality teaching
Developing innovative educational materials
Achieving strong module feedback and high student success on taught modules
Higher level (examples)
Produce materials that have impact at other institutions Publish influential textbooks Publish in educational journals and other academic media Contribute to conferences through lectures or poster presentations Win significant external educational grants Receive national /international educational awards
b) Research, knowledge transfer and professional impact
Core Remain abreast of the
developments in their academic discipline
Actively support School/University activities that promote or develop research, KT and professional practice
Leadership activities to support research, KT or professional practice.
Higher level Sustained achievements in a significant number of the following areas, at a level consistent with international impact in their discipline: (i) Research – higher level examples
Publications (journals, books, chapters that are internationally
recognised/excellent)
Other high quality research outputs (e.g. exhibitions, compositions,
direction/production of performances etc.)
Research grants as principal investigator
PhD supervision
Research presentations at symposia and conferences
Awards, fellowships of learned societies, prizes
Grant Awards Reviewer (e.g. RCUK Peer Review College; EU Horizon 2020,
etc.)
PhD External Examinership (PhD)
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(ii) Knowledge transfer – higher level examples Winning major external funding for applied research with industry Winning major educational funding (e.g. partnerships and collaborations) Coordinating and/or delivering high level/high value CPD Developing patents and spin out companies Achieving impact through working with high profile organisations Developing research to provide impact in society or in the economy Holding positions on national and international strategic advisory bodies (e.g.
UN, WHO, ILO)
(iii) Professional practice – higher level examples Fellowship/Senior Fellowship (or equivalent) of professional bodies Evidence of impact with professional decision-making bodies Leading successful bids for major commissioning of professional education Contributing to high level CPD in the discipline Holding editorial positions (including Journal Editorial Boards) Conference organisation (e.g. conference/programme chairs and programme
committee – national and international)
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c) Administration, management, leadership and citizenship
Core Administration required for
the smooth running of the School
Support for the core business of the School (i.e. recruitment, student experience, research environment)
External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners)
Mentorship of colleagues Trained to contribute to
areas such as ethical approvals, annual appraisals, and staff appointments
Demonstrate leadership in all areas of activity including EDI and the LSBU Behavioural Framework
Higher level (examples) Sustained demonstration of successful management and leadership within
the School Significant institutional impact through contribution to University
committees or panels Work with charities/NGOs with national or international impact Membership of national/international panels or committees Recognition through national/international awards.
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Competence Criteria Title: Professor Grade: (Level B)
Professors are acknowledged as leading authorities in their field, possessing in-depth understanding of their discipline to enable them to lead the development of new knowledge, innovation and applications in their specialism. For a Level B Professor, the post will be held by an experienced academic with a sustained, excellent track record within their discipline, including activities with national or international impact in education, research, knowledge transfer or professional practice. Role summary To provide leadership in research, learning and teaching, knowledge transfer and professional practice, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. Professors at this level are expected to conduct typical duties of a Level B Professor, carrying out significant School roles, either managing areas of research or education, or taking on important responsibilities aligned with the School’s priorities, contributing to panels for processes such as ethical approvals or academic appointments, and contributing to University committees, panels and processes. Professors at Level B would be expected to carry out the core activities in all three areas (a-c, see table below), and normally to deliver excellence in higher level achievements in at least two of the areas, demonstrating national/international impact in their discipline over a substantial period, and to be able to evidence achievements that would be acknowledged within the higher education sector as demonstrating a major impact within their discipline. Professors will discuss an appropriate and reasonable balance of activities with their line manager at their annual review, to contribute to the needs of the School and University, and to support their personal development.
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a) Learning and teaching
Core
Delivery of high quality teaching
Developing innovative educational materials
Achieving strong module feedback and high student success on taught modules
Higher level (examples)
Produce materials that have impact at other institutions Publish influential textbooks Publish in educational journals and other academic media Contribute to conferences through lectures or poster presentations Win significant external educational grants Receive national/international educational awards
b) Research, knowledge transfer and professional impact
Core Remain abreast of the
developments in their academic discipline
Actively support School/University activities that promote or develop research, KT and professional practice
Leadership activities to support research, KT or professional practice.
Higher level Sustained achievements in a significant number of the following areas, at a level consistent with international impact in their discipline: (i) Research – higher level examples
Publications (journals, books, chapters that are internationally
recognised/excellent)
Other high quality research outputs (e.g. exhibitions, compositions,
direction/production of performances etc.)
Research grants as principal investigator
PhD supervision
Research presentations at symposia and conferences
Awards, fellowships of learned societies, prizes
Grant Awards Reviewer (e.g. RCUK Peer Review College; EU Horizon 2020,
etc.)
PhD External Examinership (PhD)
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(ii) Knowledge transfer – higher level examples Winning major external funding for applied research with industry Winning major educational funding (e.g. partnerships and collaborations) Coordinating and/or delivering high level/high value CPD Developing patents and spin out companies Achieving impact through working with high profile organisations Developing research to provide impact in society or in the economy Holding positions on national and international strategic advisory bodies (e.g.
UN, WHO, ILO)
(iii) Professional practice – higher level examples Senior Fellowship (or equivalent) of professional bodies Evidence of impact with professional decision-making bodies Leading successful bids for major commissioning of professional education Contributing to high level CPD in the discipline Holding editorial positions for top journals (including Journal Editorial
Boards) Conference organisation (e.g. conference/programme chairs and programme
committee – national and international)
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c) Administration, management, leadership and citizenship
Core Administration required for
the smooth running of the School
Support for the core business of the School (i.e. recruitment, student experience, research environment)
External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners)
Mentorship of colleagues Trained to contribute to
areas such as ethical approvals, annual appraisals, and staff appointments
Demonstrate leadership in all areas of activity including EDI and the LSBU Behavioural Framework
Higher level (examples) Sustained demonstration of successful management and leadership within
the School Significant institutional impact through contribution to University
committees or panels Work with charities/NGOs with national or international impact Membership of national/international panels or committees Recognition through national/international awards.
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Competence Criteria Title: Professor Grade: (Level C)
Professors are acknowledged as leading authorities in their field, possessing in-depth understanding of their discipline to enable them to lead the development of new knowledge, innovation and applications in their specialism. For a Level C Professor, the post will be held by an experienced academic with a sustained, outstanding track record within their discipline, including activities with international impact in education, research, knowledge transfer or professional practice. Role summary To provide leadership in research, learning and teaching, knowledge transfer and professional practice, to the benefit of students, the School, the University and the wider community. Professors at this level are expected to conduct typical duties of a Level C Professor, carrying out significant School roles, either managing areas of research or education, or taking on important responsibilities aligned with the School’s priorities, contributing to panels for processes such as ethical approvals or academic appointments, and contributing to University committees, panels and processes. Professors at Level C would be expected to carry out the core activities in all three areas (a-c, see table below), and normally to deliver excellence in higher level achievements in at least two of the areas, demonstrating national/international impact in their discipline over a substantial period, and to be able to evidence achievements that would be acknowledged within the higher education sector as demonstrating outstanding, world-leading impact within their discipline. Professors will discuss an appropriate and reasonable balance of activities with their line manager at their annual review, to contribute to the needs of the School and University, and to support their personal development.
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a) Learning and teaching
Core
Delivery of high quality teaching
Developing innovative educational materials
Achieving strong module feedback and high student success on taught modules
Higher level (examples)
Produce materials that have impact at other institutions Publish influential textbooks Publish in educational journals and other academic media Contribute to conferences through lectures or poster presentations Win significant external educational grants Receive international educational awards
b) Research, knowledge transfer and professional impact
Core Remain abreast of the
developments in their academic discipline
Actively support School/University activities that promote or develop research, KT and professional practice
Leadership activities to support research, KT or professional practice.
Higher level Sustained achievements in a significant number of the following areas, at a level consistent with international impact in their discipline:
(i) Research – higher level examples
Publications (journals, books, chapters that are internationally
recognised/excellent)
Other high quality research outputs (e.g. exhibitions, compositions,
direction/production of performances etc.)
Research grants as principal investigator
PhD supervision
Keynote research presentations at international symposia and conferences
Awards, fellowships of learned societies, prizes
Grant Awards Reviewer (e.g. RCUK Peer Review College; EU Horizon 2020,
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etc.)
PhD External Examinership (PhD)
(ii) Knowledge transfer – higher level examples Winning major external funding for applied research with industry Winning major educational funding (e.g. partnerships and collaborations) Coordinating and/or delivering high level/high value CPD Developing patents and spin out companies Achieving impact through working with high profile organisations Developing research to provide impact in society or in the economy Holding positions on national and international strategic advisory bodies (e.g.
UN, WHO, ILO)
(iii) Professional practice – higher level examples Senior Fellowship (or equivalent) of professional bodies Evidence of impact with professional decision-making bodies Leading successful bids for major commissioning of professional education Contributing to high level CPD in the discipline Holding editorial positions for top journals (including Journal Editorial
Boards) International conference organisation (e.g. chairing conferences/programmes
and programme committees)
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c) Administration, management, leadership and citizenship
Core Administration required for
the smooth running of the School
Support for the core business of the School (i.e. recruitment, student experience, research environment)
External engagement as appropriate (with the professional discipline, local community, schools and colleges, employers, international partners)
Mentorship of colleagues Trained to contribute to
areas such as ethical approvals, annual appraisals, and staff appointments
Demonstrate leadership in all areas of activity including EDI and the LSBU Behavioural Framework
Higher level (examples) Sustained demonstration of successful management and leadership within
the School Significant institutional impact through contribution to University
committees or panels Leading work with charities/NGOs with international impact Chairing of international panels or committees Recognition through international awards